2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v recall: headlights
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 10, 2011. It covers about 301 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 301
- reported
- Mar 10, 2011
- owners notified
- Oct 10, 2011
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2 106v incomplete chassis cab vehicles, manufactured from july 19, 2010, through january 14, 2011. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the headlights on some vehicles may have been installed more than 54" from the road surface.
- Risk
- Headlights installed at heights outside of the parameters set by the safety standard may not fully illuminate road surfaces or may inhibit the ability of motorists to see vehicles increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the headlamp height and replace any nonconforming headlights with new headlights that lower the bulb center such that the headlights meet the safety standard free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on june 1, 2011. The notification letter to notify owners that the remedy is now available was mailed on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Recall number 11V160000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 11V160000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 106v headlights?
Yes. Recall 11V160000, reported on March 10, 2011, covers about 301 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V160000?
Dealers will inspect the headlamp height and replace any nonconforming headlights with new headlights that lower the bulb center such that the headlights meet the safety standard free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on june 1, 2011. The notification letter to notify owners that the remedy is now available was mailed on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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